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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The Tred Avon Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program has always been an active and vibrant aspect of TAYC.
The Mission of the Junior Sailing Program is:
To support the mission of the Tred Avon Yacht Club by instilling a lifelong passion for sailing in young people by providing a safe learning environment and quality instruction ranging from basic seamanship to competitive racing.
The Value of the Junior Sailing Program is:
Our program values the Corinthian spirit, teamwork and a respect for our boats and the elements.
Please review the program scope and sequence and course offerings for more details. The program is open to juniors, ages 6 and up, and membership at TAYC is not required.
Need-based scholarships are available and inquiries are strongly encouraged.
The TAYC Jr. Sailing Program is licensed to operate in Maryland (DHMH Youth Camp ID#: 20-YC-8828).
For more information, contact program director at juniorsail@tayc.com.
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2021 Course Offerings
Sea Squirts
COVID Safety Limit of 3 sailors per session
6-7 years old
Session: 1 Week
Prerequisites: Pass a float test
Sea Squirts is a fun introduction to sailing and boats. No experience is needed. This fun class exposes young children to boats, sailing, and TAYC. The children will participate in a variety of activities to help them become comfortable in and around boats. They will be introduced to parts of a boat, sailing vocabulary, boating safety, rigging, and knot tying. They will take part in rigging, sailing games, arts & crafts, towing, boat rides, sailing with a buddy, bay cruises, motorboat rides, and having fun! The staple of this class will be 3 sailors in a 420 with an instructor, taking turns at the helm and sail controls. Of course, there will be lots of swimming and fun. Choose morning or afternoon class, not both please. (Session cost includes completion medal and tee shirt)
Overboard Optis (Opti 1)
COVID Safety Limit of 7 sailors per session
8-10 years old
Session: 2 consecutive weeks
Prerequisites: Pass a float test
Sailors in Overboard Optis will have fun learning all the basics of sailing. As sailors move through this class they will develop skills and confidence, make friends, and have fun in boats. Kids will learn wind direction, boat parts, sailing the points of sail, sailing games, rigging, capsize & recovery, seamanship, knots, tacking, gybing, sailing to destinations, steering, docking, basic racing, and equipment respect. Adventure Sailing concepts will be integrated for variety. Sailors should probably spend more than one summer in Overboard Optis. (Session cost includes completion medal and tee shirt)
Junior Jibers (Opti 2)
COVID Safety Limit of 7 sailors per session
10-13 years old
Session: 2 consecutive weeks
Prerequisites: Pass a float test, comfortable sailing a single-handed boat alone and can sail all points of sail
The Junior Jibers class will build on mastering the skills taught in Overboard Optis. In addition, they will begin to learn advanced boat handling techniques like, acceleration, deceleration, roll tacking / jibing, sailing efficient angles and sailing by the lee, among others. They will also work on understanding sail shape, boat set up, and care for their boats. While this class is focused on sailing fundamentals, for one week before the TAYC Junior Regatta July 21st, the class will focus on getting the sailors enrolled that week ready to sail in the green fleet (beginner) regatta. The instructors will be on hand at the event to coach our newest racers. Racing in the event will not be mandatory. Students in this class that are interested in competing should also sign up for Opti Green Fleet Racing (see below). Some 420 and adventure sailing components will be introduced to these sailors as well. Sailors may move between Overboard Optis and Junior Jibers mid-summer based on parent request and/or instructor recommendation.
(Session cost includes completion medal and tee shirt)
Bay Cruisers
COVID Safety Limit of 7 sailors per session
Ages 11-14
Session: 2 consecutive weeks
Prerequisite: Sailing experience preferred but not required, must be able to pass a float test
This recreation sailing class will focus on 420 and Laser sailing, teamwork and fun. This class is for beginner/intermediate sailors who want to build their sailing skills, experiences on the water and friendships. Sailors will mostly sail Lasers and 420s. A combination of fun activities and skill building drills will be incorporated to develop a love and confidence in sailing.
(Session cost includes completion medal and tee shirt)
Opti Green Fleet Racing
COVID Safety Limit of 7 sailors per session
Ages 9-14
Session: All Summer Fri Morning, Wed Evening, select regattas
Prerequisite: 2-3 years Opti Sailing, desire to compete
*This is a add on class only, sailors must be registered in a regular class*
This class is an “add-on” it operates outside of the 9-3 sailing school and introduces racing and exposure to regattas. Sailors in Junior Jibers are most appropriate for this team. The focus is for advanced-beginner Opti sailors who are interesting in learning to race. Practices will be held once a week, typically Friday mornings. Sailors will work with a Race Coach to learn about racing, courses, rules, and starts. Coaching will be offered during Wednesday night racing and three select local regattas. Parent involvement is required for away regattas. Boat loading and unloading will take place out of class times, parents must participate, coaches will be on hand to guide.
420 Green Fleet Racing
COVID Safety Limit of 7 sailors per session
Ages 11-16
Session: All Summer Fri Morning, Wed Evening, select regattas
Prerequisite: 3+ years Sailing, desire to compete, 100+ pounds
*This is a add on class only, sailors must be registered in a regular class*
This class is an “add-on” it operates outside of the 9-3 sailing school and introduces racing and exposure to regattas. Sailors in Junior Jibers / Bay Cruisers are most appropriate for this team. To focus is for advanced-beginner sailors who are interesting in learning to race in 420s. Practices will be held once a week, typically Friday mornings. Sailors will work with a Race Coach to learn about racing, courses, rules, and starts. Coaching will be offered during Wednesday night racing and two home regattas as well. (You cannot concurrently sail in Opti Green and 420 Green Fleet)
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Advanced Racing Teams
Opti Race Team
COVID Safety Limit of 7 sailors per session
Ages 10-15
Session: 4 consecutive weeks
Prerequisite: 2-3 years sailing experience, 1 year of Green Fleet racing or similar experience
This is a TRAVEL OPTI RACE TEAM. This team is for the advancing Opti sailors who have completed 1 or more years of Green Fleet and want to focus on Racing Skills and regattas. This class will be taught by our Head Opti Race Coach, who will also be coaching our sailors at Travel Opti Regattas. Sailors will further refine their Opti sailing skills with a focus on racing, fine sail trim, steering techniques, tactics, seamanship, sailing in all conditions, racing strategy, rules, and equipment care.Parents will need to help with carpooling, boat loading/unloading, and trailering. This class includes coaching at 7-8 designated travel regattas.
Session Cost Includes: Tec-Tee racing shirt, Pinny, away coaching, and participation trophy
Laser Race Team
COVID Safety Limit of 7 sailors per session
Session 4 consecutive weeks
Ages 13+
Prerequisite: 2-3 years sailing experience, 2+ years of dinghy racing or similar experience, 100+ pounds
This is a TRAVEL LASER RACE TEAM. This team is for the advancing sailors who have completed 2 or more years Opti Racing and want to focus on Racing Skills and regattas. This class will be taught by our Head Laser Race Coach, who will also be coaching our sailors at Travel Laser Regattas. Sailors will further refine their sailing skills with a focus on Laser racing techniques, fine sail trim, steering techniques, tactics, seamanship, sailing in all conditions, racing strategy, rules, and equipment care.Parents will need to help with carpooling, boat loading/unloading, and trailering. This class includes coaching at 7-8 designated travel regattas.
Session Cost Includes: Tec-Tee racing shirt, Pinny, away coaching, and participation trophy
420 Race Team
COVID Safety Limit of 7 sailors per session
Session: 4 consecutive weeks
Ages 13+
Prerequisite: 2-3 years sailing experience, 2+ years of dinghy racing or similar experience, 100+ pounds
This is a TRAVEL 420 RACE TEAM. This team is for the advancing sailors who have completed 2 or more years Opti Racing and want to focus on Racing Skills and regattas. This class will be taught by our Head 420 Race Coach, who will also be coaching our sailors at Travel 420 Regattas. Sailors will further refine their sailing skills with a focus on 420racing techniques, Crew / Skipper teamwork, fine sail trim, steering techniques, tactics, seamanship, sailing in all conditions, racing strategy, rules, and equipment care.Parents will need to help with carpooling, boat loading/unloading, and trailering. This class includes coaching at 7-8 designated travel regattas.
Session Cost Includes: Tec-Tee racing shirt, Pinny, away, and participation trophy
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